tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post4261325995671776798..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Slumdog GajillionaireNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-33477531646799747662009-01-29T15:41:00.000-05:002009-01-29T15:41:00.000-05:00I took that PGA Picture...It was an awesome night....I took that PGA Picture...<BR/><BR/>It was an awesome night. Met Dustin Lance Black, Dev Patel and Freida Pinto...Michael B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06587665362502209914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26596212344644194622009-01-29T05:19:00.000-05:002009-01-29T05:19:00.000-05:00I can't think of any other place to say this, but ...I can't think of any other place to say this, but I'd like to petition Nathaniel to remove the "Biopic" designation from Frost/Nixon. A Biopic is a movie that tells someone's life story, not all films that include real life characters are biopics. The movie focuses on a very brief period (a few months) of its characters' life. And for that matter, if it is a biopic, who is the subject? Frost of Nixon? I'd argue they both get equal play as protagonist and neither one of them meets the usual biopic-lead template, as we don't see them grow up, grow old, or grow into alcoholism or domestic strife.<BR/><BR/>I understand that, according to the poll, I'm in the extreme minority of people who liked F/N above all others in the Picture category, and I think a lot of the malaise is tied up in the "just another biopic" line. It's not a biopic. Milk is a biopic and both Slumdog Millionaire, Benjamin Button, and The Reader are de-facto biopics in that while their subjects are fictional they are essentially life-stories with the same formulae and tools. Flashbacks. Life lessons. Coming-of-age subplots. You name it. Their bio-pics in the same way that my imaginary best friend is my soulmate.<BR/><BR/>So, please, Nathaniel. Make me happy. Change the genre listing on Frost/Nixon's Best Picture page from Biopic to Historical. I love the site and have been making daily visits for months now. But everytime I see that listing, it makes me cringe. Because Frost/Nixon is not a biopic.<BR/><BR/>And, while I'm at it, neither was "Capote".<BR/><BR/>Continued best,<BR/><BR/>-Jake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21188290754296970332009-01-27T18:32:00.000-05:002009-01-27T18:32:00.000-05:00A least the PGA gave "MILK" that special (Kramer?)...A least the PGA gave "MILK" that special (Kramer?) award.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-83697654458795896552009-01-26T15:47:00.000-05:002009-01-26T15:47:00.000-05:00Nate, you might be correct about the public liking...Nate, you might be correct about the public liking preordained outcomes but I don't think pointing to Slumdog's path to Oscar proves it. Most people I know don't follow the race as close as we do and have no idea that Slumdog is the unquestioned favorite. Just today, a friend told me that she hoped it would win but doubted it because she thought it was too small of a film. Most people could care less about guild wins and have no idea what precursors mean anything.<BR/><BR/>-JasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35259799891770400562009-01-25T19:48:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:48:00.000-05:00I think Milk is the biggest threat to Slumdog's pr...I think Milk is the biggest threat to Slumdog's presumed victory. While the Golden Globes snub definitely hurt its momentum, it has a great combination of acclaimed performances, production values, and political relevancy that I could see many voters finding appealing.rosengjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346399198525494946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81451240831141940232009-01-25T19:28:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:28:00.000-05:00I know at least for me, it's not that I love pre-o...I know at least for me, it's not that I love pre-ordained winners, but juggernauts usually happen for a reason (widespread support), and I respect that. I think that people who just want surprises just to have surprises and upsets are only that way b/c they follow the Oscars season so religiously that they basically get bored by the final stretch. I don't mind that Helen Mirren won 40 some awards in her run, or the "Slumdog" craze now. Good for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81240213756332627102009-01-25T19:02:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:02:00.000-05:00I'm hoping Milk can win Best Ensemble and then muc...I'm hoping <I>Milk</I> can win Best Ensemble and then much like <I>Crash</I> take the Oscar by surprise. Saw <I>Milk</I> last night and it was faantastic. Penn was great and I think he'll win the Oscar (and the SAG) because there aren't too many major categories to reward the film, which they clearly liked, if my SAG-Ensemble-Oscar hope doesn't pan out.<BR/><BR/>In regards to Pitt sliding in effortlessly somehow, I think it's just because they wanted him in there and Leonardo already has three nominations.<BR/><BR/>Remember when everyone thought Kate and Leo would both win for <I>Rev Road</I>. Aww.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34260103305633047992009-01-25T18:12:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:12:00.000-05:00Yeah, Towelie, a big doubleyoo-tee-eff there. I vo...Yeah, Towelie, a big doubleyoo-tee-eff there. I voted for Marisa this morning and I think Cruz was in the lead at that point.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09258493877737555910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52257124547332621332009-01-25T17:51:00.000-05:002009-01-25T17:51:00.000-05:00What the hell happened to the supp actress poll? L...What the hell happened to the supp actress poll? Last time I saw, Adams was 4th with only, maybe, 8%. Now she's first! Adams's fansite or something? Or am I seeing wrong?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-48920531425264262802009-01-25T17:29:00.000-05:002009-01-25T17:29:00.000-05:00Looking forward to the live-blogging as always!I k...Looking forward to the live-blogging as always!<BR/>I know this is old news, but I finally saw <I>Revolutionary Road</I> and needed to vent. How the hell was Brad Pitt better than Leo DiCaprio?? Not only AMPAS but every precursor with the exception of the Globes seemed to think that. It baffles me. Brad's performance doesn't even come close to the level of DiCaprio, Jenkins, Penn, Rourke, Langella, etc., and yet he seemed to get kind of a "free ride" from all the precursors b/c of all the BB love. [/rant]changetheworld360https://www.blogger.com/profile/13420830719350865584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-78765357602693670212009-01-25T15:58:00.001-05:002009-01-25T15:58:00.001-05:00@ Cristhian: Slumdog Millionaire my favorite film ...@ Cristhian: Slumdog Millionaire my favorite film of the year! Do you need a gun?<BR/><BR/>@ Sally Belle: Well actually it's Salim in the bathrub, then the Millionaire result, then the reunion, THEN Jai Ho. I do love Trainspotting though.<BR/><BR/>@ Anonymous: In four hours. It starts 8PM EST.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74536949959800015342009-01-25T15:58:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:58:00.000-05:00it starts at 7 central time.so 8 o'clock east coas...it starts at 7 central time.<BR/><BR/>so 8 o'clock east coast i believe. they replay it as soon as it ends at 10 usually (on tnt)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-6714043954227438892009-01-25T15:52:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:52:00.000-05:00Canj anyone tell me when it starts? (it would help...Canj anyone tell me when it starts? (it would help if it was expressed in a way like "in 5 hours" and not in an absolute way)<BR/><BR/><BR/>JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-634353663347248512009-01-25T15:47:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:47:00.000-05:00Shawn...don't you think Slumdog ended in tragedy A...Shawn...don't you think Slumdog ended in tragedy AND a big Bollywood number?<BR/><BR/>See, it's one of my gripes about the film...Salim in the bathtub...and then Jai Ho!!<BR/><BR/>Danny Boyle's masterpiece is still "Trainspotting".<BR/><BR/>Slumdog is still in the "Millions" category for me.<BR/>It was good.Sally Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522865527270681536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-67072867062669227052009-01-25T15:41:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:41:00.000-05:00The Academy somehow managed to make this yet anoth...The Academy somehow managed to make this yet another boring predictable year. If I hear one more person fawning over Slumdog Millionaire, I think I'll shoot myself. Watch it people, it's gonna hurt in the morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-75678722539697962482009-01-25T15:36:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:36:00.000-05:00"Slumdog Millionaire" will win ensemble."Slumdog Millionaire" will win ensemble.Pabletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12560188895716384595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-3652252302102258102009-01-25T15:35:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:35:00.000-05:00Grr...SAGs or "Big Love"? Is anyone else having th...Grr...SAGs or "Big Love"? Is anyone else having this dilemma?The Pretentious Know it Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279181033628364368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62545630728652860942009-01-25T15:14:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:14:00.000-05:00Yeah, I can't believe how quickly these awards loo...Yeah, I can't believe how quickly these awards look like mostly locks. Even a month ago, I thought every big-6 race except supp'tor was pretty wide open, but i think moving Winslet's "Reader" into lead pretty much sewed up best actress races, and that "Slumdog" is consolidating Pic and Dir leads now that "Knight" didn't shake things up by making the finals. What a buzzkill those nominations turned out to be.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02559871796451668425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40483523170383725702009-01-25T15:06:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:06:00.000-05:001) I think Winslet will get the supporting award.2...1) I think Winslet will get the supporting award.<BR/><BR/>2) I saw <I>Button</I>. Didn't like it that much but I loved Henson. <BR/><BR/><BR/>JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61963203873252504572009-01-25T14:47:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:47:00.000-05:00I have no idea what will happen tonight. This is ...I have no idea what will happen tonight. This is the only awards that Slumdog has a chance of losing. <BR/><BR/>I can't pull for Doubt as the acting was like a banana cream pie being pushed into my face.<BR/><BR/>I hope Milk wins for ensemble and I think Best Actor is probably going to Penn.<BR/><BR/>Love Irrfan Kahn...he went home to see his mom for the Kite Festival rather then to the Golden Globes! He's my hero!Sally Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522865527270681536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-83608818735776038942009-01-25T14:45:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:45:00.000-05:00*humf*Does it matter any more:The winners will beE...*humf*<BR/><BR/>Does it matter any more:<BR/><BR/>The winners will be<BR/>Ensemble - Slumdog<BR/>Actor - Pitt<BR/>Actress - Jolie<BR/>Sup Actor - Patel<BR/>Sup Actress - Adams<BR/><BR/>;)Michael Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668853285292187310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9412132987228069312009-01-25T14:42:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:42:00.000-05:00I think SAG will go to "Milk"'s ensemble because I...I think SAG will go to "Milk"'s ensemble because I still can't believe that they don't see a HUGE gap between "Milk" and the rest of the nominees ("Frost/Nixon" aside, but it does not really care about acting in an ensemble that much).<BR/><BR/>My winner predictions:<BR/>- Streep (because her only win is "Angels in America")<BR/>- Penn - obvious choice (never won as well)<BR/>- Ledger<BR/>- Winslet (she has one, but I think that everyone is ready to forget it in order to make everyone understood that they want her to win the Oscar).<BR/><BR/>And I think Oscar goes to Kate even if she loses both SAGs and both BAFTAs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-78808067411627933672009-01-25T14:22:00.000-05:002009-01-25T14:22:00.000-05:00Dev Patel and Freida Pinto getting the SAG awards ...Dev Patel and Freida Pinto getting the SAG awards over actors such as Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Frank Langella etc. would be so humiliating. Perish the thought!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18522859183291261672009-01-25T13:41:00.000-05:002009-01-25T13:41:00.000-05:00What's the consensus on the SAGS tonight? Does Do...What's the consensus on the SAGS tonight? Does Doubt win ensemble? Does Winslet go 2 for 2 again? I'm hopping that either Hathaway or Cruz can get a win tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-48083293011093139802009-01-25T13:38:00.000-05:002009-01-25T13:38:00.000-05:00I don't get why no one is predicting "Slumdog Mill...I don't get why no one is predicting "Slumdog Millionaire" to win best ensemble tonight. If the Screen Actors Guild was myopic enough to even nominate the cast from this movie, aren't all bets kind of off?The Pretentious Know it Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279181033628364368noreply@blogger.com